Tag: India

Yesterday, we posted that, Vodafone India will soon launch the Vodafone Blue Facebook phone in India. Now, the company has finally launched this amazing handset, exclusively for the Vodafone subscribers in India. The Vodafone Blue is originally called as the Vodafone 555 Blue in the UK and other European countries. This handset comes with the unique Facebook button, similar to the popular HTC ChaCha smartphone.

“The mobile internet plays a central role in the daily lives of millions of Vodafone customers, many of whom are avid Facebook users. Vodafone Blue is the answer to our youth’s mobile social networking needs. The phone has been designed to let everyone experience the fun of connecting with friends on the go, at a pocket friendly price. With our unique, fully integrated Facebook customization, the Vodafone Blue offers a compelling, out-of-the-box experience.”

Vodafone Blue allows you to easily share and stay connected with your friends anytime, anywhere. The F (Facebook) button on the Vodafone Blue handset lets the user upload pictures, visit profiles and update status at a single click. You can also customize the Facebook ‘F’ button and assign a number of tasks, including instantly posting a status update with photos from the gallery or with links from the browser.

Motorola has finally launched the Android powered Motorola Fire smartphone in India. This handset comes with a touchscreen display as well as a full QWERTY keyboard, which was seen earlier in the not-so-successful Motorola Charm smartphone. Last month, Motorola announced this entry-level Android phone. It runs on the new Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System.

Motorola Fire is already launched in some of the European countries, including the UK and Germany. Popular online retailers such as Flipkart and Letsbuy are already selling this handset in India from the last month. Without wasting much time, Motorola finally launched the Motorola Fire budget phone in India. Check out the complete specs below.

It also comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio with RDS, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 3G Connectivity, 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, E-compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Android Market, GPS with A-GPS, LED notifications, up to 8 hours of talk time, up to 30 days of standby time and a 1420 mAh battery.

The Motorola Fire comes with a price-tag of Rs.9,490. This handset will directly compete with entry-level Android phones such as Samsung Galaxy Pop and Micromax Andro A70 in India. You can also go ahead and get this device from Flipkart as well as LetsBuy.

Earlier this year, LG announced and showcased the Android powered LG Optimus Black smartphone at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. This handset features an unique NOVA display, which is designed to be the brightest, clearest and most readable among mobile screens with 700 nits of brightness for optimal visibility. Back in June, LG finally launched this smartphone for the customers in India.

Flipkart, a popular online retailer is currently selling the ‘White Edition’ of the LG Optimus Black smartphone. There are no changes in the specs compared to the original Optimus Black. Currently, it runs on the old Android 2.2 (Froyo) Operating System, but the handset is expected to get the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update, later this year. Check out the complete specs below.

The While LG Optimus Black comes with a price-tag of Rs.19,599. To get this handset, head over to this page at Flipkart. Do you like the White Edition of LG Optimus Black, or your still prefer the original Optimus Black. Let us know your views in the comments below.

Earlier this month, Research-In-Motion (RIM) announced the much awaited Torch 9810 (Torch 2) smartphone. This handset is the successor of the popular BlackBerry Torch smartphone. It comes with a 3.2 inch touchscreen display as well as the slide-out QWERTY keyboard. This handset runs on the new BlackBerry 7 Operating System. Last week, we posted that, BlackBerry Torch 9810 is available at some of the retailers in Mumbai. Now, BlackBerry have finally launched the BlackBerry Torch 9810 in India.

Other features include a 3.5mm stereo headset jack, 8 GB onboard memory, microSD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory, 768 MB RAM, Bluetooth 2.1, Built-in GPS functionality, BlackBerry Maps, Built-in speakerphone, up to 54 hours music playback time, up to 7 hours video playback time, up to 6.5 hours of talk time, up to 12.8 days of standby time and a 1270 mAh lithium-ion battery.

The original BlackBerry Torch was launched in India for Rs.35,000. But the new BlackBerry Torch 9810 comes with a price tag of just Rs.29,990. BlackBerry is also expected to launch the BlackBerry 9860 smartphone during September in India. You can also get this handset online at Flipkart and LetsBuy.

Back in June, Sony Ericsson announced the Xperia Active smartphone. This handset comes with a unique wet finger tracking feature, which allows you to use the handset perfectly even when the screen or a user’s fingers are wet. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is a dust proof and water resistant smartphone, which can be kept under 1m of water for nearly 30 mins.The Xperia Active runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS and it comes with a 3 inch Reality display with Mobile Bravia Engine, Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor, 5 megapixel camera, etc. Sony Ericsson recently launched this device at an event in India.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active allows you to access more than 250,000 apps from the Android Market. This handset will be available in two colors – Black and Gold. The price of this device will be announced soon. This handset will be available from next month in India.

Sony Ericsson announced the Android powered Xperia Ray at CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. The Xperia Ray is the smaller version of the popular Xperia Arc smartphone. This handset run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor that provides advanced processing power with minimal drag on performance or battery life. The Xperia ray is powered by the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 3.3 inch touchscreen display, 1 Ghz processor, 8.1 megapixel camera, 32 GB expandable memory and so on. Sony Ericsson finally launched this smartphone at an event in New Delhi, India.

According to P. Balaji, Managing Director India, Sony Ericsson,

Sony Ericsson is a playful and dynamic brand. We aim to reach to all those that are young at heart and indulge in gadgets that imbibe style and utility. The launch of the Xperia ray and active continues our journey into tapping the smartphone market in India. With the launch of Xperia arc and PLAY in April, we marked a milestone through the collaborations and innovations we brought to the market. While the Xperia ray makes for a sleek companion, the Xperia active is the perfect partner for Indian consumers with a hectic lifestyle, especially those who are outdoors. The unique proposition of our phones is strengthened by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S2 processor that ensures that users run multiple apps smoothly and do more than one thing on-the-go.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray Specs

3.3 inch capacitive touchscreen display

854 x 480 pixels resolution

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS

1 Ghz processor

Wi-Fi Connectivity

8.1 megapixel camera

16x digital zoom

Front-facing camera for video calls

HD (720p) video recording

Stereo Bluetooth with A2DP

PlayNow service

Sony Ericsson Music Player

3.5 mm audio jack

GPS with aGPS

DLNA Certified

Micro USB support

Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality

300 MB internal memory

MicroSD card slot

32 GB expandable memory

3 GB microSD card included

Motion gaming

FM radio with RDS

Up to 7 hrs talk time

Up to 440 hrs standby time

Up to 36 hrs music playback

Up to 6 hrs 45 min video playback

1500 mAh battery

Sony Ericsson has not announced the price of this device. Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray will be available in 4 colors Black, Gold, White and Pink. This handset will be available from next month in India.

HTC EVO 3D is the company’s first 3D smartphone. This handset was announced and showcased at the CTIA show. HTC EVO 3D runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it allows you to record 2D videos in Full HD (1080p) and 3D videos in HD (720p), thanks to its 5 megapixel dual cameras. HTC and Qualcomm finally launched this amazing smartphone, at an event in New Delhi, India.

We are proud to collaborate with Qualcomm to present another technological breakthrough device from HTC, the EVO 3D-the first smartphone available in the Indian market offering a superior 3D viewing experience without glasses. We are confident that the HTC EVO 3D will set a benchmark for 3D viewing and our consumers will make best use of this offering,said Mr Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC-India.

At HTC, we believe in offering a wide portfolio of beautifully designed, powerful and highly customizable devices for our customers, and the HTC EVO 3D does just that,said Mr Lennard Hoornik, President of HTC South Asia Pacific. As HTC continues to push the limits of innovation, we are looking forward to deliver more and more innovative products such as the HTC EVO 3D to our customers.

The HTC EVO 3D comes with a price-tag of Rs.35,990 in India. On the other hand, the LG Optimus 3D, which comes with almost same specs, is available for Rs.37,000. Which handset you are willing to buy? Let us know in the comments below.

Earlier this month, Motorola announced the Android powered Motorola Fire smartphone. This handset is suitable for those, who likes to use a smartphone with a touchscreen display as well as a physical QWERTY keyboard. Motorola Fire is an entry-level phone which runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. It comes with a 2.8 inch touchscreen display, 3 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, 3G Connectivity, etc.

Motorola Fire has been announced at some of the major European markets, including the UK and Germany. But, the handset has not been launched yet. Motorola has not even announced the Motorola Fire in India, but popular online retailers such as Flipkart and LetsBuy are already selling this device at an affordable price.

Earlier this month, BlackBerry unveiled the Blackberry Torch 9810 smartphone. This handset is the successor of the highly popular Blackberry Torch smartphone and it runs on the new BlackBerry 7 Operating System. BlackBerry Torch 9810 is already available for AT&T customers in the US. This handset comes with a 3.2 inch touchscreen display as well as the iconic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard.

BlackBerry has not yet launched this smartphone in India, but Mahesh Telecom, a popular retailer in Mumbai has already stated selling this powerful smartphone in India. Last year, the original BlackBerry Torch was launched in India, two months after its initial announcement. But this time, the smartphone is available for the Indian customer within a month.

Other features include a 3.5mm stereo headset jack, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Built-in GPS functionality, BlackBerry Maps, Built-in speakerphone, 8 GB onboard memory, microSD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory, 768 MB RAM, 4G Connectivity, up to 54 hours music playback time, up to 7 hours video playback time, up to 6.5 hours of talk time, up to 12.8 days of standby time and a 1270 mAh lithium-ion battery.

The BlackBerry Torch 9810 comes with a price tag of Rs.29,990. But Mahesh Telecom is currently selling this at a Best Buy price of Rs.29,300. This handset is expected to be launched soon in India. Stay tuned for the official announcement.

Micromax recently launched the X40 projector phone in India. It is the company’s first handset which comes loaded with an in-built projector and a multi format document reader. Micromax X40 features a 2.4 inch QVGA screen, 2 megapixel camera, 4 GB expandable memory and more. This handset allows you to adjust your viewing screen projection size, thanks to the adjustable lens. You can also mount your phone on the tripod and watch your favorite movies and view official presentations without any disturbance.

Micromax X40 Specifications:

2.4 inch QVGA screen

240×320 pixels resolution

2 megapixel camera

In-built projector

Phone Tripod

Multi format document reader

Dual SIM Support (GSM+GSM)

Bluetooth

Audio and Video player

FM Radio

Pre-loaded apps

80 MB internal memory

MicroSD card slot

4 GB expandable memory

1000 mAh battery

This handset comes with a multi format document reader, which allows you to read and view multiple formats documents like Word, Excel, PDF, Power points etc. The phone also comes with some preloaded applications like Facebook, Nimbuzz, Opera Mini, Snaptu, Mundu radio etc. Micromax X40 Projector phone comes with a price-tag of Rs.4,999.